Basilica Insider: The Great Dome
The Great Dome is one of the two visual hallmarks of the National Shrine. Covered in glistening polychrome tiles, it…
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Lent: Why We Do What We Do — Part I
As we enter the Lenten season, the priests of the Basilica discuss the practices that we associate with Lent, why…
What Can We Learn from the Couples of the Bible? — Part II
The Bible is filled with stories of married couples; how they were brought together, how their relationships were tested, and…
10 Verses for Couples
At the dawn of Creation, God gave Eve to be to a helper for Adam, because “It [was] not good…
A Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
Source: Cowan’s The Way of Saints Light a Candle at the Basilica In honor of Our Lady of Lourdes, we invite…
What Can We Learn from the Couples of the Bible? — Part I
The Bible is filled with stories of married couples; how they were brought together, how their relationships were tested, and…
10 Verses About Love
Love.The word appears over 300 times in the Bible. Love is essential to the character of God…
Biblical Figures: Elisha, Miracle Worker
The successor to Elijah, Elisha served as a prophet and miracle worker during a tumultuous time in Israel’s history. Though…
The Importance of Vocation: St. Vincent Pallotti’s Legacy
“Holiness is simply to do God’s will, always and everywhere.” – St. Vincent Pallotti On January 22, we commemorate the…
Prayers for the Unborn
Today, on January 22, as we observe the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, we invite you to reflect upon…
